But let's not forget the backlash of RE5 when they dared you use black people as the majini that you had to shoot.. while they were in AFRICA. Left 4 Dead 2 was the same thing in their New Orleans level where they had black zombies. Which seems to be a lose/lose.

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The main complaint that I have heard about this is that black people are already so underrepresented in the video game industry, that it just seems like a slap on the face that instead of putting them in empowering lead roles, you are making them targets.

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yeah, which I can understand but given that the other main protagonist was also black I felt it was a rather weak argument.

The main complaint that I have heard about this is that black people are already so underrepresented in the video game industry, that it just seems like a slap on the face that instead of putting them in empowering lead roles, you are making them targets.

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yeah, which I can understand but given that the other main protagonist was also black I felt it was a rather weak argument.

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Only after Capcom got accused of racism did they add that character.

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Not calling you a liar, promise. But I've tried researching that and can't find anything to back that up, any source?

Not calling you a liar, promise. But I've tried researching that and can't find anything to back that up, any source?

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Well that is more speculation then actual proof. :/

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From what I gathered RE5 started out a single player game (with a far less roided up Chris, mind you) and Sheva was originally going to be a NPC. Also, it was going to have zombies, lickers, and tyrants apparently. But that really all is speculation too.

Video games are a business, and developers will design their main characters to appeal to the masses so they can make the most money possible.

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I think we all get that message..My question would be since that is the case why not let the gamer choose which race/color ect..good example "Mass Effect 3" that option didnt change the story in any way. i thought it enhanced it. Im used to playing sports games where you can create a character, make yourself the hero. when i started playing every other game im stuck being a white guy(not that theres anything wrong with that) i just dont seem to be invested in my character which means i dont play as long. ive been watching all the ps4 game trailers and they all look fantastic and i would love to be able to make myself the main character and kill dragons and whatevr..i would buy every game if that were the case..im sure im not alone.

Video games are a business, and developers will design their main characters to appeal to the masses so they can make the most money possible.

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I think we all get that message..My question would be since that is the case why not let the gamer choose which race/color ect..good example "Mass Effect 3" that option didnt change the story in any way. i thought it enhanced it. Im used to playing sports games where you can create a character, make yourself the hero. when i started playing every other game im stuck being a white guy(not that theres anything wrong with that) i just dont seem to be invested in my character which means i dont play as long. ive been watching all the ps4 game trailers and they all look fantastic and i would love to be able to make myself the main character and kill dragons and whatevr..i would buy every game if that were the case..im sure im not alone.